Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.28
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe- Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ferro-axinite Axinite-Fe is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.